If you work online and plan to stay in Playa del Carmen for weeks, treat this as two decisions. Choose where you sleep and where you work separately. Playa makes both easy.
Key takeaways
- Work It Coworking is a quiet, air-conditioned coworking space in Centro. Guests who stay with us get discounted day passes.
- From Zazil-Ha, 5th Avenue is an 8-minute walk. The streets are residential and quiet.
- You'll find Colosio north of Centro. It is flat and easy to cycle. Casitas bicycles are complimentary, subject to availability.
- In Centro, 5th Avenue is next door. Our Uva suites are a 2-minute walk from the ADO tourist terminal.
Where to work: Work It Coworking
Work It is on Avenida 10, between Calle 14 and Calle 14 Bis, in Plaza Tendenza. It is a 5 to 10-minute walk from 5th Avenue. A day pass costs MXN 280 and includes Wi-Fi, coffee and printing. Guests who stay with us pay less.
A private meeting room costs MXN 200 per hour. Staff are there Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Read the Work It guide for the full details.
Where to stay
Zazil-Ha: quiet, residential
In Zazil-Ha, you get a residential-feeling stretch a few minutes off 5th Avenue. You are an 8-minute walk from the avenue, and the streets are quiet. Read the Zazil-Ha guide.
Colosio: the weeks-not-days neighborhood
You'll find Colosio north of Centro. It is flat, so most people get around by bike. The south end is a 15 to 20-minute walk to downtown. Casitas are private stand-alone units with their own outdoor space and a full induction kitchen. The Colosio market opens at 7am and is an 8-minute walk from Casitas. Read the Colosio guide.
Centro: next to everything
Choose Centro if you want 5th Avenue at your door. The ADO Terminal Turística is a 2-minute walk from our Uva suites, which helps if you travel often. Read the ADO terminal guide.
Getting around
Colectivo vans are the cheapest way to reach the cenotes and towns south of Playa. That lets you take a weekend off from your laptop.
Staying for a month or more? See our long stays and book direct.
FAQ
Where can I work from in Playa del Carmen?
Work It Coworking, on Avenida 10 in Centro. It has Wi-Fi, coffee, printing and a private meeting room. A day pass costs MXN 280.
Do Tranquilo guests get a discount at Work It?
Yes. Guests who stay with us get discounted day passes.
Which neighborhood is best for a long stay?
For weeks-long stays, you get a flat, bikeable neighborhood in Colosio, with a market that opens at 7am. Choose Zazil-Ha for quiet, residential streets. Choose Centro if you want 5th Avenue next door.
How far is Zazil-Ha from 5th Avenue?
An 8-minute walk.
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